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If -5 is a root of the quadratic equation 2xsquare +px -15 =0 , then p = ?? |
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Answer» If - 5 is root. x = -5 Put value of x in equation => 2 × (-5)^2 + p × (-5) - 15 =0 => 2 × 25 - 5p - 15 = 0 => 50 - 15 - 5p = 0 => 35 - 5p = 0 => 35 = 5p => 35/5 = p => p = 7 p is 7 |
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